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YB05 ETY

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,731 mi
Last recorded119,731 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ETY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,731 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 119,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,641 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,996 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust becoming corroded in areas

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various underside prescribed areas becoming corroded but not considered excessive .

Fail 20 Jul 2016 100,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust becoming corroded in areas

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various underside prescribed areas becoming corroded but not considered excessive .

Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,550 miles

front exhaust flexie pipe deteriorated

rear seats folded at time of test, belts tested

various points of underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexie pipe deteriorated

rear seats folded at time of test, belts tested

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine under tray is insecure.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,866 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,898 miles

traction control ligth on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,067 miles

Tyres wearing in an uneven manner causing droning noise when driven at speed

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,740 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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YB05 ETY is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 74,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB05 ETY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB05 ETY registered?

YB05 ETY is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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